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Bird of Prey Trail
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Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XSIsle Of Barra
A path leads into the interior of Barra with views over Heaval, the islands highest peak. Scan the ridges for golden eagles and white-tailed eagle and keep an eye out for melin darting across the moor
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Flora and Fauna - Freshwater
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Loch an Duin, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Bog bean (Menyanthes Triolaiata). This lovely flower, often overlooked, can be found in the stream overflow from the reservoir.
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Flora & Fauna
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Bogach, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Drosera intermedia. - Insectivorous plant found in marshy ground
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Flora & Fauna
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Bruernish, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Platanthera bifolia
This delicate coloured orchid, becoming quite rare, can be found at the junction to upper/lower Bruernish
less than 5 miles
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Architectural Trail
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Cuithir, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XYIsle of Barra
Built in 2000 for Barra & Vatersay Housing Association (now part of HHP) by Ben Tindall Architects following extensive community consultation. ]
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Bird of Prey Trail
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Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
This ferry route runs from Eriskay to the north end of Barra. White-tailed eagles, golden eagles and peregrines are often seen from the ferry as it passes numerous islands and skerries close to Barra.
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Architectural Trail
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XDTelephone
01871 810267Isle of Barra
Our Lady, Star of the Sea, designed by G. Woulfe Brenan and completed in 1888, is perched atop a crag in Castlebay. The church dominates the bay and is a beacon for returning boats.
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Architectural Trail
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5UZIsle of Barra
This medieval castle was the seat of the Clan Macneil. Built in the 15th century it was abandoned in the early 18th century, with stones used for shipping ballast. It was rebuilt in 1956-70.
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Flora & Fauna
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Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Elecampan (Inula Helenium) is a tall yellow cultivated flower, now growing wild.
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Scenic Locations
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Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Traigh Eais is sandy beach over a mile long, bordered on the east side by a extensive area of sand dunes.
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Scenic Locations
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Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
This beautiful beach is the spectacular site of Barra’s amazing airport – but only at low tide!
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Scenic Locations
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Barra, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Heaval is the highest point on the Isle of Barra at 383 metres
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Flora & Fauna
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Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Primula vulgaris
Magnificent display of a common speciesType
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Scenic Locations
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Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
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Beach
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Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Great beach for a family outing or a quiet walk.
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Scenic Locations
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky islet just off the coast of Barra at Castlebay
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Monuments & Ruins
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Brevig, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5UNIsle of Barra
This is the only standing stone of any size still erect on Barra.
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Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain
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Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Ophioglossum vulgatum.- Very small fern 3cm tall
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Beach
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Eoligarry, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YDTelephone
01871 890212Isle Of Barra
Traigh Mhor is the beach where the plane lands - the only scheduled plane landing that lands on a beach in the world!
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Beach
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Allasdale, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Watch the seals laze on the rocks off shore - you may even catch them coming for a cheeky peek at you!
